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Super appreciative of the advanced copy of the fourth Finaly Donovan book! As always, it did. It disappoint! Finlay and Vero are the ultimate lady duo!

We finally get a little more of Vero’s storyline in this installment. The duo (and others) head to Atlantic City in what is loosely disguised as a girls weekend. But, of course, the girls get into some trouble along the way! Without giving the plot away, more bodies are discovered, and the best laid plans go amiss when trying to find Vero’s Javi.

My favorite subplot is how Finn finally sticks it to Steven! I’ve been waiting for this moment through 3 books!

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Finlay and Vero, my favorite couple, have returned! Again, here we go. What sort of mischief are they going to get into now? I definitely laughed aloud while reading this book. Not to give anything away, but one of my favorite characters right now is Finlay's mother. I'm eager to watch how Finaly, Nick, Vero, and Javi's relationships develop. I am eagerly awaiting the next book after the way this one ended.

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Thank you so so much to Minotaur for the E-ARC!

Oh Finlay and Vero! What can I say? These two are always a good time!

Finlay Donovan is Killing It is one of my favorite books of all time and one of my most recommended as well. I'll be reading this series as long as Elle continues to write them.

The setting in this one was exciting as we got time away on a "girl's trip" to Atlantic City that turned into a little more than they bargained for (doesn't it always?) and dare I say things get even crazier than usual in this one?!

While the beginning and ending were fun for me, I did lose the plot in all the craziness for a while in the middle. There was A LOT going on and it felt like a bit of a juggling act for me at times.

I personally would love to see Finlay and Vero with completely new characters in the next books!

3.5 rounded to 4 for GR

This will be available for purchase on March 19th!

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Each Finlay Donovan book is better than the one before! Finlay Donovan Rolls the Dice begins just after the events of the last book, with Finlay and Vero taking a road trip to Atlantic City to clear Vero’s name. Of course, the kids, Finlay’s mom, and her ex-husband all decide to join for a weekend away. From dead loan sharks in a bathtub to hiding from a dirty cop in a strip club, this is by far the most exciting and fast-paced installment!

My absolute favorite part of the Finlay Donovan series is how well-developed the characters and character relationships are. Elle Cosimano does such an excellent job drawing the reader into Finlay’s zany world. Once you start reading, you won’t want to put this down!!

Many thanks to St. Martin’s Press/ Minotaur Books via NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

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I have loved Finlay and Vero since the first book. They make me laugh out loud and their adventures are so crazy you can’t help but get sucked in.

This book picks up immediately after the end of Finlay Donovan Jumps the Gun. It’s a girls trip to Atlantic City and brings all the mayhem Finlay is known for. Hilarity ensues and it’s a wild ride from start to finish.

If you are a fan of Elle Cosimano and this series, you will love the latest installment.

Thanks to Netgalley for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

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At this point, I am completely in love with Finlay and Vero, their terrible decisions, and the many, many pickles they get themselves in. This one was just as fun and engaging as the first 3, so I happily immersed myself in their world again. Each of these characters are so well developed you feel like you know them, and the way that Finlay gets herself in and out of trouble is a blast - keeping the pages turning and the adventures rolling!

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I ADORE the Finlay Donovan series! These books are always a quick read for me. This book is a great addition to the series. I loved Finlay and Vero’s friendship. I love the way Elle Cosimano always has the characters get into wacky hijinks!

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This book was everything I was hoping and expecting and more. I have absolutely devoured this series and cannot wait to read even more. A new top series for me, no question!

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I have enjoyed being on the quirky adventures with Finlay and Vero through the first three books of this series. They definitely get into some interesting affairs and their near misses keep you on the edge of your seat. Book 4 was another hit and I cannot wait for more from Elle Cosimano. I’m a definite fan! Thank you to Net Galley and St. Martin’s press for the ARC early review.

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After finding books 2 and 3 to be a bit of a letdown, this book came back and made me fall in love with all the characters and story again. This time we see Finlay and Vero off to Atlantic City with the family in tow. This book was fast paced, and I thought it would have been the perfect place to wrap up the series, but with the cliffhanger at the end I can assume another book is coming. I was happy to actually laugh out loud again, and I’m rooting for Finlay and Nick to be end game. Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for this ARC. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

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I've loved every single book in the Finlay Donovan series and was SO excited to get my hands on an early copy of book 4 - Finlay Donovan Rolls the Dice! This one packs even more fun in between the covers: more mystery, more risk, more romance, and more questions (some of them answered and some of them not...are we teasing a book 5? WE NEED IT!).

I will say these two ladies are getting even more comfortable with unalive bodies - to a degree that I almost started skimming, because my stomach couldn't take it. Finlay doesn't back down from a challenge, that's for sure, and I loved, loved, loved seeing more of Vero's back story and her relationship with Javi. Absolutely adorable. And even though there's even more delicious Nick scenes, we need more. It's never enough. Keep 'em coming!

I don't know about the rest of Finlay's fans, but I'm ready to see this one on the big screen. Until then, crossing all my fingers and toes book 5 is in the works, because I need to know what Steven is hiding - and I bet it's juicy!

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Finlay and Vero are at it again! Under the guise of a girl's weekend, they plan a trip to Atlantic City to find a stolen car and Vero's crush while evading a dangerous loan shark who has a vested interest in their activities. Unfortunately, the loan shark isn't the only one they'll have to hide their activities from when Finlay's mother and her jealous ex-husband decide to tag along. Because, as we all know, Finlay doesn't have the best luck and this does not end up being the only complication for the weekend.

As usual, I thoroughly enjoyed the latest installment of the Finlay Donovan series. Finlay and Vero are so engaging and well-matched as partners in crime. I blew through their hijinks in this story. Elle Cosimano finds ways to draw out the storyline from the first book all the way through this one in ways that connect in a way that works so well. Some of the complications in this book were on the farfetched side but that made them all that much more fun.

I look forward to the next installment of this series and would recommend this series to anyone who wants a fun, almost cozy, mystery from the other side of the law.

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This was another fun addition to the Finlay Donovan world. Of course, you get the wacky stunts and maneuverings of characters you’ve grown to love over the series, but you also learn more about them, too. Great mystery!

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I have been tempted on a few occasions so far to give a book a six-star rating to express the timeless quality of the effect that story has had on me and the jaw-dropping uniqueness of this author’s writing style has me in their mere clutches! I simply devoured this book.

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These books are just pure fun! I was so stoked to get an ARC to read about what Finlay is up to next- and this won’t disappoint for all you Donovan fans! Writing is consistent, storyline is the usual fun and quirky hot mess express (in a good way!)


Thank you NetGalley for an arc in exchange for an honest review!

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All Finlay and Vero wanted was a quick trip to Atlantic City to take care of business: get Vero’s crush Javi away from his kidnappers and get a car back. Get in, get out, move on with their lives. But things get complicated when they get a couple tagalongs – Finlay’s ex-husband Steven and her mother (along with Finlay’s kids). And then they end up babysitting a dead body just before hot cop Nick and his crooked ex-partner show up to try to intercept Russian mobster.

Yeah, things are very, very complicated. The book moves at a breakneck pace with action from start to finish, and the wit we’ve come to expect from the Finlay Donovan series. Finlay and Vero get themselves in all sorts of precarious situations and, with their smarts and a lot of luck, manage to squeak through. It’s a rollicking good time.

There were a few times when the plot got too confusing – too many crimes and criminals (and lies) to keep track of. But it all ended up making sense and even hinted at what’s to come in the next book.

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At the risk of repeating myself, I am not usually drawn to cozy mysteries. I can’t seem to help myself with the Finlay Donovan series, though. Every time I think Finlay and Vero can’t get in more trouble, Elle Cosimano comes up with new and even more comical ways to put them in danger. The whole family is involved in this one and it’s hilarious. Loved it and all the Finlay Donovan books!

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press, Minotaur Books for this complimentary ARC. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

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A great author and a great book. After reading this title, I definitely what to read the rest of this author's books. They are quirky, full of fun and just enjoyable to read!! I highly recommend this author and this book. I look forward to many more fun books to read in the near future. Thank you NetGalley for the advance copy

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A lot was riding on this book for me. I enjoyed the first two Finley Donovan books but the third started tanking it for me. I was very concerned this was going to be a drawn out series that should’ve stopped long ago and kept going downhill. However, this book redeemed everything. I questioned if this was a 4 or 5 star, but it made me excited about the series again. All of the concerns I had with book 3 were resolved with this. And then some. I feel like the storyline wrapped well (like book 1) that I could stop reading but also I’m left wanting the next book. I’m very excited about Finley again!! Thanks to NetGalley for an ARC.

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Finlay Donovan, a series I cannot get enough of and Finlay Donovan Rolls the Dice fell right in line with the three other books. As usual Finlay and Vero are up to their tricks and this particular book had me laughing out loud esp any with Kevin Bacon! I love the side characters as well! I would highly recommend this book to anyone who not only already love Finn and Vero but to anyone who is looking for a comedy, love story and mystery! Elle Cosimano does it again!

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